Starbucks introduces ‘latte levy’ of 5p on single-use paper cups
Coffee giant first in UK to add charge in bid to cut overuse of 2.5bn disposable cups a year..
Source: www.theguardian.com
Coffee giant first in UK to add charge in bid to cut overuse of 2.5bn disposable cups a year..
Source: www.theguardian.com
Environmentally savvy Californians are likely familiar with the phrase “reduce, recycle, reuse,” but what might surprise our community are the novel ways Berkeley businesses are creating new value from waste. On Earth Day, we talked to the owners of two Berkeley storefront businesses — Darling Electric Salon and Indigo Vintage — and one deep-tech innovator, Opus 12, about how they are taking environmental preservation into their own hands. Environmental practices in hair styling pose extra challenges. “Climate change is incredibly overwhelming. We just feel like starting where we can, which is at our business,” said Karianne Silverman, co-owner and stylist at Darling Electric hair salon.
From organising sunset beach walks to finding free watering spots and salvaging fabrics for use in your own travel gear – here are your top tips for avoiding single-use plastics while you’re on the road…
Story Financing sustainable cocoa: solutions for Côte d’Ivoire smallholders Related content When you buy a chocolate bar, it’s quite likely that the cocoa in it came from Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top producer. If so, it is almost certain that the cocoa plants were grown where dense rainforest once stood. Expansion of cocoa production into new areas is amongst the main drivers of deforestation in Côte d’Ivoire.
There’s nothing more harmful to the environment and therefore to society and individuals than single-use plastic.
Ben & Jerry’s is looking to improve feed production, dairy practices and environmental stewardship with the start of a new advisory council….
Flight EY484 will depart Abu Dhabi on 21 April, landing in Brisbane on 22 April – Earth Day. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport said: “Sustainable and efficient transport is core to the government’s vision, and we commend Etihad’s proactivity in paving the way for sustainability and efficiency in air transportation.